"Renegade" Ankle Holster ?

PDshooter · September 2, 2001, 08:44 AM

Dose anybody use a Renegade ankle holster. Have S&W 640 looking for a good ankle holster. Any recomendations

Jhp147 · September 3, 2001, 05:40 AM

I have a DeSantis Apache, which is similar in construction IIRC. Have worn one out, working on second one. For me, very comfortable once you learn not to wear it too tightly. Do a search here, it should turn up a lot on both Renegade and Apache.

Dave Williams · September 3, 2001, 08:37 AM

PDshooter,
I use a Renegade for a 442 .38. Definitely recommended by me. Also, the head use of force trainer for the Highway Patrol where I live uses and recommends Renegade to all his trainees. Hope this helps.

Dave

don't shoot it's me · September 3, 2001, 06:50 PM

442 in renegade 500....great rig....at 46 bucks, well worth it....

VictorLouis · September 8, 2001, 02:36 PM

Have you looked into the Galco Ankle Glove?

don't shoot it's me · September 9, 2001, 09:53 AM

My friend has the ankle glove...great rig...my second choice...only reason I go with renegade first is the leather pouch is slightly more concealable under jeans and easier on my gun's finish than a stiff molded holster...

SDforce · September 14, 2001, 01:13 AM

MODEL 4750 TRIAD™ ANKLE HOLSTER from Bianchi

Alex Johnson · September 14, 2001, 11:28 PM

Has anyone tried the Fobus ankle rigs? They sound like they are really light which would seem to be an advantage.

Vern Brink · September 16, 2001, 05:14 AM

I have the renegade for a Glk 26 (not a 640

) that I don't like. It holds the gun and the snap at a weird spot that rubs my ankle bone. It's probably just me.

I like my ankle glove a lot for my 442. Never tried one, but I've heard good things about the Alessi - except price.

don't shoot it's me · September 16, 2001, 10:01 AM

Vern, that's normal with ankle most rigs...the key is to wear the gun slightly behind the ankle bone...it also conceals a bit better this way...give it a try...ankle rigs, like IWBs take a little time to find that "sweet spot".

Joe 543 · September 18, 2001, 08:35 AM

I've been using one for over 10 yrs. (on my second) for a 642. For a J frame they're the best you can get!

Joe

Jetfire · September 4, 2002, 01:25 PM

I am interested in trying one of these. Several have steered me towards the Model 500. Anybody have direct experience with this holster, or one of the other models?

I am also having difficulty finding a place to get this, at least on-line. Anybody have any leads? I am surprised about this because I have heard so many rave reviews. I've been to a few sites but am not sure if the dealers are reputable.

Thanks

Jetfire · September 4, 2002, 01:46 PM

Actually, I just ordered from them directly over the telephone.

(602) 482-6777

Model 500 (leather pouch with strap):
$44.95 plus $7.00 S&H for a total of $51.95.

Pleasant lady answered the phone.

This will be my first ankle rig. Spend much of my waking hours seated, unfortunately. Can't wait to give it a try!

Jetfire · September 4, 2002, 04:36 PM

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don't shoot it's me · September 4, 2002, 07:23 PM

I got mine from www.emergencysec.com
same price...here's some good pictures of the rig
http://photos.yahoo.com/p7newbie

Jetfire · September 4, 2002, 07:45 PM

thanks don't shoot it's me,

your posts here at TFL are one of the reasons i want to give this holster a try. you are quite adament about it's positive qualities

, including:

1) leather pouch versus molded holster takes up less space and thus rig should be more concealable
2) leather pouch is easier on blued finishes
3) holster looks like an athletic wrap, in case pant bottoms ride up (I exercise a lot so having my leg/ankle wrapped would not seem abnormal)
4) rig material is more breatheable
5) retention seems adequate w/ strap

primary use of the rig would be confined to sedentary office activity mostly...

thanks again..

don't shoot it's me · September 6, 2002, 08:13 PM

Glad to be of help....You won't be dissapointed...more more thing..when you take it off, don't let the velcro stick to the sheepskin....also, when not in use, I keep it in a drawer...the less dust and lint the velcro collects, the better it sticks....I also fold the band backwards (or let it lie flat) when not in use so I'm not sticking and unsticking the velcro twice as much as neccessary....a little anal, I know, but that stuff does wear out eventually....

September 2, 2001, 08:44 AM	#1
PDshooter Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 607	"Renegade" Ankle Holster ? Dose anybody use a Renegade ankle holster. Have S&W 640 looking for a good ankle holster. Any recomendations

September 3, 2001, 05:40 AM	#2
Jhp147 Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 597	ankle holster I have a DeSantis Apache, which is similar in construction IIRC. Have worn one out, working on second one. For me, very comfortable once you learn not to wear it too tightly. Do a search here, it should turn up a lot on both Renegade and Apache. __________________ Sometimes...days are just something you get through.

September 14, 2001, 11:28 PM	#8
Alex Johnson Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2000 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 812	Has anyone tried the Fobus ankle rigs? They sound like they are really light which would seem to be an advantage. __________________ I thoroughly disapprove of duels. I consider them unwise and I know they are dangerous. Also, sinful. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet retired spot and kill him. - Mark Twain

September 16, 2001, 05:14 AM	#9
Vern Brink Member Join Date: March 13, 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 85	I have the renegade for a Glk 26 (not a 640 ) that I don't like. It holds the gun and the snap at a weird spot that rubs my ankle bone. It's probably just me. I like my ankle glove a lot for my 442. Never tried one, but I've heard good things about the Alessi - except price. __________________ S/F Vern

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September 3, 2001, 08:37 AM	#3
Dave Williams Member Join Date: January 2, 1999 Posts: 79	PDshooter, I use a Renegade for a 442 .38. Definitely recommended by me. Also, the head use of force trainer for the Highway Patrol where I live uses and recommends Renegade to all his trainees. Hope this helps. Dave

September 3, 2001, 06:50 PM	#4
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	442 in renegade 500....great rig....at 46 bucks, well worth it....

September 8, 2001, 02:36 PM	#5
VictorLouis Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,302	Have you looked into the Galco Ankle Glove?

September 9, 2001, 09:53 AM	#6
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	My friend has the ankle glove...great rig...my second choice...only reason I go with renegade first is the leather pouch is slightly more concealable under jeans and easier on my gun's finish than a stiff molded holster...

September 14, 2001, 01:13 AM	#7
SDforce Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2000 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 111	MODEL 4750 TRIAD™ ANKLE HOLSTER from Bianchi

September 16, 2001, 10:01 AM	#10
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	Vern, that's normal with ankle most rigs...the key is to wear the gun slightly behind the ankle bone...it also conceals a bit better this way...give it a try...ankle rigs, like IWBs take a little time to find that "sweet spot".

September 18, 2001, 08:35 AM	#11
Joe 543 Member Join Date: December 21, 1998 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 92	I've been using one for over 10 yrs. (on my second) for a 642. For a J frame they're the best you can get! Joe

September 4, 2002, 01:25 PM	#12
Jetfire Member Join Date: April 14, 2002 Posts: 62	I am interested in trying one of these. Several have steered me towards the Model 500. Anybody have direct experience with this holster, or one of the other models? I am also having difficulty finding a place to get this, at least on-line. Anybody have any leads? I am surprised about this because I have heard so many rave reviews. I've been to a few sites but am not sure if the dealers are reputable. Thanks

September 4, 2002, 01:46 PM	#13
Jetfire Member Join Date: April 14, 2002 Posts: 62	Actually, I just ordered from them directly over the telephone. (602) 482-6777 Model 500 (leather pouch with strap): $44.95 plus $7.00 S&H for a total of $51.95. Pleasant lady answered the phone. This will be my first ankle rig. Spend much of my waking hours seated, unfortunately. Can't wait to give it a try!

September 4, 2002, 04:36 PM	#14
Jetfire Member Join Date: April 14, 2002 Posts: 62	.

September 4, 2002, 07:23 PM	#15
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	I got mine from www.emergencysec.com same price...here's some good pictures of the rig http://photos.yahoo.com/p7newbie

September 4, 2002, 07:45 PM	#16
Jetfire Member Join Date: April 14, 2002 Posts: 62	thanks don't shoot it's me, your posts here at TFL are one of the reasons i want to give this holster a try. you are quite adament about it's positive qualities , including: 1) leather pouch versus molded holster takes up less space and thus rig should be more concealable 2) leather pouch is easier on blued finishes 3) holster looks like an athletic wrap, in case pant bottoms ride up (I exercise a lot so having my leg/ankle wrapped would not seem abnormal) 4) rig material is more breatheable 5) retention seems adequate w/ strap primary use of the rig would be confined to sedentary office activity mostly... thanks again..

September 6, 2002, 08:13 PM	#17
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	Glad to be of help....You won't be dissapointed...more more thing..when you take it off, don't let the velcro stick to the sheepskin....also, when not in use, I keep it in a drawer...the less dust and lint the velcro collects, the better it sticks....I also fold the band backwards (or let it lie flat) when not in use so I'm not sticking and unsticking the velcro twice as much as neccessary....a little anal, I know, but that stuff does wear out eventually....